It seems like these days there’s been a shortage of groups with unique group greetings, with the exception of a small few. A couple of my favorites are Ateez’s “8 makes 1 team!” and Itzy’s “All in us!” (Here’s a list of some of the most well-known.) These are greetings I would give to aContinue reading “Greetings I Would Give to K-pop Groups”
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FIFTY FIFTY: How Change Can Destroy a K-pop Group
FIFTY FIFTY is just like any other K-pop 5th-generation girl group now, but it wasn’t always this way. FIFTY FIFTY debuted with four members, Keena, Saena, Aran, and Sio, under the company ATTRAKT in 2022, with an EP titled THE FIFTY. The group would remain under many people’s radars until they finally released their singleContinue reading “FIFTY FIFTY: How Change Can Destroy a K-pop Group”
Marvel vs. DC
I love all things super. I remember watching Black Panther when it first came out, excited to see an African superhero. I also remember watching the series Young Justice and falling in love with the Teen Titans. Of course, outside of the big Marvel and DC franchises, there are other superhero franchises such as TeenageContinue reading “Marvel vs. DC”
Korean Music Shows vs. International Shows Pt. 3
What About Awards Shows? Like the U.S. has the VMAs, Grammys, and Coachella, South Korea has the MMAs, MAMA, Seoul Music Awards, and many other music festivals and awards shows. Both America and South Korea can put on some extravagant performances (like Kendrick Lamar’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show and ZEROBASEONE’s MAMA 2024 performance).Continue reading “Korean Music Shows vs. International Shows Pt. 3”
Korean Music Shows vs. International Shows Pt. 2
Noticeable Differences One big difference that I have noticed is the camera work and the use of “fan cams”. Camera work on South Korean music shows is not just used to show off parts of the performance; it is really meant to enhance it, to make it feel like it’s jumping out at you, likeContinue reading “Korean Music Shows vs. International Shows Pt. 2”
Korean Music Shows vs. International Shows Pt. 1
If you’re someone who likes music performances, you have probably watched performances on talk shows and variety shows like The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, and Saturday Night Live. As a K-pop fan, I like watching these shows to see my favorite K-pop groups perform (like P1Harmony!). These American shows are like an additional placeContinue reading “Korean Music Shows vs. International Shows Pt. 1”
Pink Tape – The 2nd Album Review/Analysis
f(x) is a five-member girl group that debuted under SM Entertainment in 2009 on September 5th. f(x) released Pink Tape – the 2nd Album on July 29th, 2013. The album contains twelve songs and runs for about forty minutes. Pink Tape is a highly regarded album, seen as one of f(x)’s best. Since I hadContinue reading “Pink Tape – The 2nd Album Review/Analysis”
To Be a “Global” Girl Group…
To some, a global girl group is a group with members from various countries and continents. To others, it’s a girl group that is popular internationally. Throughout history, there have been multiple top girl groups such as Fifth Harmony, TLC, Spice Girls, Destiny’s Child, and many more. Girl groups have used their platforms to sendContinue reading “To Be a “Global” Girl Group…”
Misty Copeland Black History Project (2/21/25)
In the words of Pablo Picasso, “I am always doing things I can’t do, that’s how I get to do them.” This mindset is what got Misty Copeland to become a well-respected ballerina in an industry that did not approve of African American dancers. The art of dance is said to have been around sinceContinue reading “Misty Copeland Black History Project (2/21/25)”
In Honor of Afrobeats
Afrobeats have begun to rise in K-pop with many songs like “Tinnitus” by TOMORROW X TOGETHER, “Rover” by KAI, and “Super (손오공)” by SEVENTEEN. However, throughout its history, K-pop has been known for appropriating other cultures. One of the most prominent is black culture. From using “black English” to straight-up saying slurs, K-pop seems toContinue reading “In Honor of Afrobeats”
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